Quest SCANDINAVIA

Author: Corinne Elliott

Categories/BISAC:
TRV009120 TRAVEL / Europe / Scandinavia (Finland, Norway, Sweden)
REL072000 RELIGION / Antiquities & Archaeology
HIS052000 HISTORY / Historical Geography

Format: Paperback
Trim Size: 5 x 8
Page count: 350
Imprint: Quest Books
Warehouse date: 09/2017
Publication date: 10/2017
ISBN: 978-0072608898
List price: $19.99
Initial print run: 5,000
Book cod book title abbreviation: QUESTSCAN
Edition: 1
Competition:
Lonely Planet: Finland
o Author: Andy Symington
o Pub date: 06/2015
o Price: $24.99
o RTD: 2046
o Publisher: Lonely Planet
o ISBN: 978-1742207179
o Reason: Recent travel book on Finland
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Norway
o Author: DK
o Pub date: 07/2014
o Price: $25.00
o RTD: 10,951
o Publisher: DK Eyewitness
o ISBN: 978-1465411815
o Reason: A well-loved travel guide which sold well
Societies and Organizations that may be helpful to sell the book:
The Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study
UI Press
Project MUSE: Scandinavian Studies
Specific audiences:
Anyone interested in Scandinavian history or culture
Students of Scandinavian mythology or religion
Readers of the Kalevala, Norse myths, or Tolkien
People who love to travel

Author Resources:
Elliott is a well-known travel journalist who has been all over the world and published
articles in a number of prestigious magazines such as National Geographic and TIME.
Elliott has connections at Berkeley where she attended grad school, which has a
Scandinavian Studies department and many well-versed academics on the subjects of
mythology and religion
Events:
Yale Conference on Baltic and Scandinavian Studies
SASS Conference 2016
Related topics to the book that will help sell more copies:
The myth of the Scandinavian political and social utopia are relevant in todays political
landscape, and the history and culture behind this phenomenon will be of interest
Marvel is coming out with the third Thor film and has a large following dedicated to the
Norse gods in the Thor comics, all of which could be used as publicity for the book
Strongest selling points:
A guide book with a unique twist that will entertain and inform tourists while deepening
their appreciation of and respect for the culture around them
Written by a famous travel journalist who has been published in National Geographic and TIME
Text complemented by beautiful photographs and sketches of landscapes and mythological
scenarios to help transport readers back through the ages
Sales Outlets:
ChainsB&N, Hastings, Books A Million
IndiesPowells, Annie Blooms
Internet RetailersAmazon,
Librariesall libraries in the PNW area
Specialty accountsgift shops, travel stores, religious stores
International SalesScandinavian tourist outlets
Special emphasis in terms of material:
Possibly can be used as a textbook for any classes focused on Scandinavian studies,
literature/culture, or world religions. Elliotts connections with Berkeley may help with this.
Strategy/Tactics:
Launch book at SASS Conference 2016
Collaborate with DUH House imprint when pitching and preordering
Time release with the third Thor film
Book launch and event opportunities:
Book launch would take place at SASS Conference 2016, but the launch party would be held at
DUH House premises and take the form of a Scandinavian cultural celebration.

Quest INDIA
Author: Gretchen Rockwell
Categories/BISAC:
TRV003040 TRAVEL / Asia / India & South Asia
REL072000 RELIGION / Antiquities & Archaeology
HIS052000 HISTORY / Historical Geography

Format: Paperback
Trim Size: 5 x 8
Page count: 350
Imprint: Quest Books
Warehouse date: 08/2017
Publication date: 09/2017
ISBN: 978-0067608893
List price: $19.99
Initial print run: 5,000
Book cod book title abbreviation: QUESTINDI
Edition: 1
Competition:
Lonely Planet: Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra
o Author: Paul Clammer
o Pub date: 10/2015
o Price: $26.99
o RTD: 987
o Publisher: Lonely Planet
o ISBN: 978-1742205779
o Reason: Recent travel book on Indian cities
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Norway
o Author: D J Viharini
o Pub date: 05/2010
o Price: $18.95
o RTD: 5,115
o Publisher: Lightning Source
o ISBN 978-0981950303
o Reason: A well-selling travel guide written by an expat and current India native
Societies and Organizations that may be helpful to sell the book:
Asia Society
Indian Cultural Society
The Hindu
Specific audiences:
Anyone interested in South Asian history or culture
Students of Indian or Hindu mythology or religion
Readers of the Bhagavad Gita or Indian mythology
People who love to travel

Author Resources:
Rockwell is an American expat living in India and is a well-known writer and poet who as
been published worldwide
Rockwell has written as a staff member for The Hindu and has many contacts in that network
Events:
Annual Conference on South Asia
AAS Annual Conference
South Asia Graduate Student Conference
Related topics to the book that will help sell more copies:
Indians in America face discrimination and mistrust due to unrest in the political and social
climate, and this book will help to bridge the gap between cultures by offering an
appreciative and respectful eye to their culture and religion
Strongest selling points:
A guide book with a unique twist that will entertain and inform tourists while deepening
their appreciation of and respect for the culture around them
Written by a respected writer and poet who has relocated to India and has a deep knowledge
of the cities about which she writes
Text complemented by beautiful photographs and sketches of landscapes and mythological
scenarios to help transport readers back through the ages
Sales Outlets:
ChainsB&N, Hastings, Books A Million
IndiesPowells, Annie Blooms
Internet RetailersAmazon,
Librariesall libraries in the PNW area
Specialty accountsgift shops, travel stores, religious stores
International SalesSouth Asian tourist outlets
Special emphasis in terms of material:
Possibly can be used as a textbook for any classes focused on Indian and South Asian studies,
literature/culture, or world religions.
Strategy/Tactics:
AAS Annual Conference
Collaborate with DUH House imprint when pitching and preordering
Promote as an opportunity to reconnect with a culture we have been estranged from
Book launch and event opportunities:
Book launch would take place at AAS Conference, but the launch party would be held at DUH
House premises and take the form of a South Asian cultural celebration.